NEWS
Lexington County Fire Services, Lexington County EMS and Irmo Fire District units were dispatched to a residential structure fire in the 100 block of Deer Springs Trail Tuesday afternoon. The first-arriving units reported that heavy smoke and flames could be seen coming from the residence. Fire units quickly went to work extinguishing the fire and […]
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Rebecca “Fannie” Dawkins said she feels fine and she “enjoyed the service” at her church, Turner AME in West Columbia. After the service the church held a a party for Dawkins’ 103rd birthday. “It’s wonderful” she said of her party, sitting beside her little sister Doretha Herlong, age 92. Dawkins is West Columbia’s eldest resident. […]
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The Congaree River at Columbia crested Sunday morning, according to the Congaree Riverkeeper. It crested at just over 29 ft, and is now slowly on its way back down. The Congaree River at Congaree National Park is at 19.26 ft and is expected to crest early Monday at 19.6 ft. Click for link to Congaree […]
Read More >>The City of Cayce is reporting that a 6-year-old girl is missing. Her name is Faye Marie Swetlik. She is a is first-grader at Springdale Elementary School. Marie described as white with strawberry blonde hair, blue eyes. She is missing from the Churchill Heights Neighborhood in Cayce. She was last seen wearing polka dot boots […]
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Nephron Pharmaceuticals, in West Columbia, will host a luncheon for US Vice President Mike Pence, Thursday. Nephron is owned by Lou Kennedy. Pence’s appearance at Nephron is part of a fundraiser in conjunction with President Donald Trump’s 2020 reelection Victory campaign. It was announced weeks ago that Pence would speak at the Republican Society Patriot […]
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The river is high and it’s definitely rising From the Columbia side of the Congaree River the high water level was obvious looking up at the Gervais Street Bridge, Saturday. Kayakers braved temperatures in the low 40s, to get out on the river for a mid-winter float. The Congaree River at Columbia was reported at […]
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The Pine Ridge Middle School Girls Basketball team won the PAC basketball tournament Saturday. The Fulmer Middle School girls claimed second place in the tournament. Both middle school feed into Airport High School. The PAC Basketball tournament was played at Dutch Fork High School. (Lexington 2 photos)
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The occasion of Valentine’s Day generates lots of business in West Columbia. Dining and roses are a a part of the tradition that marks the day. DeLucca’s Italian Grill is at 1720 Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia. “Valentine’s dining is a reservation-only night for DeLucca’s,” said Lynn Raley, who works at the restaurant. “We have a […]
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